He was the lead singer of The Smiths, one of the most influential alternative bands in the 1980s. The group split up in 1987 and Morrissey started a successful solo career.
His first solo album, Viva Hate was released only six months after The Smiths split, in March 1988. The album's first single "Suedehead" peaked at #5, a higher position than any Smiths single had ever achieved. In 1990, Bona Drag, a collection of his solo singles and b-sides, including popular songs such as "The Last of the Famous International Playboys" and "Everyday is Like Sunday" (which also appears on "Viva Hate")
His second album 1991's Kill Uncle was not as well received as his first, with neither single achieving the Top 20. In 1992, the Mick Ronson-produced Your Arsenal was released and included singles such as "Tomorrow" and "We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful". A live album, Beethoven Was Deaf, followed in 1993.
In 1994, Morrissey released Vauxhall and I, which contained "The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get", his biggest hit in the United States, where it peaked at #46. Later that year, Morrissey also recorded a one-off project with Siouxsie of Siouxsie and the Banshees: they sang in duet on the single Interlude.
After "Vauxhall and I", Morrissey released Southpaw Grammar (1995) and Maladjusted (1997), both of which failed to produce a UK Top 20 single.
A period of musical inactivity followed in the late 90s and early 2000s, which was due to failure in finding a suitable label, according to a 2004 interview with Jools Holland. After seven years without a new album release, You Are the Quarry was released on May 17, 2004 (but one day later in the USA). The first single, Irish Blood, English Heart, was released internationally on May 10, 2004. The single reached number three in its first week of sales in the UK singles chart. To date, this is the highest placing chart position for Morrissey in his entire career as both a solo artist and the lead singer of The Smiths (the 2006 release You Have Killed Me also debuted at number three in its first week in the charts). It has sold over a million copies, making the album his most successful, solo or with The Smiths.
Ringleader Of The Tormentors, produced by former David Bowie producer Tony Visconti, was released in April 2006. The album went straight to the top of the UK Album charts.
Morrissey released a new Greatest Hits collection in February 2008, including two new songs: All You Need Is Me and That’s How People Grow Up, both released as singles. Morrissey is now signed to Decca Records.
In 2009, Morrissey released his latest album, Years of Refusal, which was produced by Jerry Finn, his final production credit before his death. Later in the year, Morrissey released the B-sides collection Swords.
2009 also saw the re-releases of Maladjusted and Southpaw Grammar, two of his most critically maligned albums. The Maladjusted re-release ditched two of its singles, Papa Jack and Roy's Keen, in favour of several other tracks from the period, such as I Can Have Both. Sorrow Will Come in the End, written about Morrissey's vicious legal battle with Smiths drummer Mike Joyce, was also re-instated to the UK edition. Southpaw Grammar retained all of its original tracks, albeit re-sequenced, but recieved the addition of other tracks from that time period, including the new album closer Nobody Loves Us.
Two other Morrissey releases came in 2009; The HMV/Parlophone Singles '88-'95 and Swords, the former a 3 CD compilation of singles and B-sides from Viva Hate through to Vauxhall and I, the latter a compilation of B-sides from You Are The Quarry, Ringleader of the Tormentors, and Years of Refusal.
A new Very Best Of collection was released in 2011, accompanied by a UK tour.
Morrissey's eleventh solo album, 'Low in High School', was released on November 17th, 2017. ' Low in high School' was produced by Joe Chiccarelli same producer as Morrissey’s ‘World Peace is None of Your Business’.
Morrissey's twelth studio album "California Son" is released on 24 May 2019 on the singer's label étienne and licensed on BMG, the album is a collection of cover versions. It is recorded in 2018 by Joe Chiccarelli, a frequent collaborator of Morrissey.
Morrissey's new studio album, I Am Not A Dog On A Chain, is scheduled for March 2020 release by BMG. The album was recorded in St-remy, France, with producer Joe Chiccarelli.
One Hand Loose
Morrissey Lyrics
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Keep away from the corners is what I got to say
With a-one hand only, get a-ready for a ride
Give me one hand loose and I'll be satisfied
Give me a free hand baby, 'cause I wanna rock
Turn me loose and maybe I will blow my top
Give me a free hand woman, let it swing by my side
Just give me one hand loose and I'll be satisfied
Well, feel the rhythm in your bones and you know how I feel
But don't you grab me close baby, this time is for real
Get ready for some rockin', pick 'em up and put 'em down
Give me one hand loose and I'll be satisfied
Give me a free hand baby, 'cause I wanna rock
Turn me loose and maybe I will blow my top
Give me a free hand baby, let it swing by my side
Just give me one hand loose and I'll be satisfied
Satisfied! Oh, do it!
The song "One Hand Loose" by Morrissey is a rockabilly-style track that talks about the joys of dancing and letting loose. Morrissey sings about being a tip-top daddy who wants to rock and roll, asking for a free hand to swing by his side, and a "one hand loose" to help him let go and have a good time. The lyrics are very upbeat and encourage listeners to feel the rhythm in their bones and let go of their worries.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that Morrissey is talking about the joy of rock and roll and how it can transport you away from your problems to a happier and simpler time. The call to "turn loose" is a directive to let go of your cares and let the music move you. Similarly, when he sings "keep away from the corners," he may be warning against getting stuck in one place or mindset, urging the listener to be open and free.
Overall, the song is a fun and energetic tribute to the power of music to bring people together and lift them up.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a tip-top daddy and I'm gonna have my way
I am feeling confident about myself and my abilities and I am going to do what I want
Keep away from the corners is what I got to say
I caution you to stay away from the edges of the room or the stage because I am going to be moving around a lot
With a-one hand only, get a-ready for a ride
Using only one hand, prepare yourself for what's to come
Give me one hand loose and I'll be satisfied
Just let me have one hand free to move as I please and I will be happy with the performance
Give me a free hand baby, 'cause I wanna rock
I need a hand free because I want to give a great performance and rock the house
Turn me loose and maybe I will blow my top
Let me have freedom of movement and maybe I will exceed even my own expectations
Give me a free hand woman, let it swing by my side
Allow me to have a hand free to swing by my side as I perform
Just give me one hand loose and I'll be satisfied
All I really need is one hand free to move how I want and I will be content with this performance
Well, feel the rhythm in your bones and you know how I feel
You can feel the beat of the music in your bones and you know how passionate I am about performing
But don't you grab me close baby, this time is for real
Although I might have been playful with you in the past, this performance is serious and I need space to move
Get ready for some rockin', pick 'em up and put 'em down
Prepare yourself for an exciting performance where I will be moving around a lot and changing positions frequently
Satisfied! Oh, do it!
I am happy with how the performance went and am encouraging you to keep enjoying the music
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CHARLIE FEATHERS, JERRY HUFFMAN, JOE CHASTAIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tommckenzie4493
What a slice of Rockabilly magic,I was lucky to meet Charlie backstage in 1984 (I think) when he played Bristol UK.
@Stefan_der_Oberfranke
almost forgotten in the US like Joe Clay & others.
@tommckenzie4493
@@Stefan_der_Oberfranke Such a shame,Charlie is a legend in Rockabilly history as is Joe Clay
@GrivusDima
From song on GTA 5 radio to the author of the most cool rockabilly song!
@marinara9332
Just wonderful! I really love Rockabilly It's My favorite music Salutes From Mexico
@frenchhornwoman
Not heard this for a while but it popped up on a memory on FB so here I am listening and adding it to my Spotify play list. Thank you.
@rinushaemerlingh6021
Great music. Charlie Feathers: You rock!
@declanmcgowan7780
Hit the floor it's boppin
Time..brings me back to the 80s London..
Some great venues👊
@mitchly
Always reminds me of the Royalty, Southgate. In fact, that's where I (kind of) met Charlie Feathers. Great days.
@jameslindstrom1127
when i first heard this i could think was wow why isn't this guy a household name he really is one of the true greats 100% american music as only true americans can do it...........